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Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants
Funding for short-term arts and culture projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
CASC project grants support short-term, one-time, or limited series arts and cultural projects. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $15,000 for projects based in Vancouver or led by the Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh peoples on their traditional lands.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term, one-time, or limited series arts and cultural projects.
- Projects in any artistic discipline, including community-engaged and Indigenous arts.
- Projects at any stage, from research and development to presentation.
- Exhibitions, performances, publications, presentations, film, media, and online creative initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Societies, charities, and registered co-operatives.
- Local First Nation Band Councils.
- Non-incorporated collectives and individual artists from equity-denied communities through a sponsor registered organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver
- Musqueam traditional lands
- Squamish traditional lands
- Tsleil-Waututh traditional lands
Processing and Agreement
- New applicants must contact a cultural planner before applying.
- Applicants receive access to the application form after this discussion.
- Council approvals occur in January for the October deadline and in May for the March deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants Program
What is the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants?
CASC project grants support short-term, one-time, or limited series arts and cultural projects. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $15,000 for projects based in Vancouver or led by the Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh peoples on their traditional lands.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants program, you must:
Registered cultural organization.
Arts or culture-focused project.
Based in Vancouver or on local First Nations lands.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants?
Short-term, one-time, or limited series arts and cultural projects.
Projects in any artistic discipline, including community-engaged and Indigenous arts.
Projects at any stage, from research and development to presentation.
Exhibitions, performances, publications, presentations, film, media, and online creative initiatives.
Where is the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants available?
The Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants?
Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants is funded by City of Vancouver